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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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